Senior Accountant

SunPower • Louisville, KY

49d • Hybrid

About The Position

SunPower is a publicly traded residential solar company building a best-in-class finance organization focused on operational excellence, strong corporate governance, and transparent financial reporting. The Senior Accountant is responsible for significant areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including complex journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement support, and balance sheet analysis. This role partners with Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, and the Controller organization to support timely, accurate, SEC-compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role offers exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, SOX compliance, external audits, and complex accounting transactions while providing a clear path into Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, or Accounting Leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5–8 years of accounting experience.
• Public-company accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting, PCAOB audits, and SOX.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred or actively pursuing.
• Big Four experience preferred.
• NetSuite and Workiva experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned close activities and deliverables.
• Prepare complex journal entries.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Support a five-business-day close.
• Prepare reconciliations and account rollforwards.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity.
• Resolve reconciling items timely.
• Prepare schedules supporting Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Support disclosure tie-outs and management reporting.
• Partner with Technical Accounting on reporting matters.
• Prepare audit schedules.
• Execute SOX controls.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify automation opportunities.
• Improve close processes.
• Mentor Staff Accountants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior